States Balk At Expanding MedicaidBy Phil Galewitz, July 2
A growing number of Republican lawmakers and state Medicaid officials say they may pass up the nearly $1 trillion federal pot to expand the program. Politics is a factor, but cash-strapped states also have legitimate budget concerns.

Health Law Deadlines Under PressureBy Julie Appleby, Mary Agnes Carey and Marilyn Werber Serafini, June 30
The Supreme Court ruling shifts the focus to states. But between 20 and 40 may be unable to set up new online insurance markets by fall 2013.